Wikipedia is a great resource for getting general info about something, but because anyone can contribute or change its content it is considered unreliable. College faculty typically do not consider Wikipedia a credible information source.
Instead, use the library's print or electronic encyclopedias, dictionaries, or other reference books to backup the basic information of your research paper. These resources have gone through an editorial process to check for accuracy. To the right and below are some resources that may be of use.
Dictionary of Art
The Oxford Companion to Christian Art and Architecture
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The Dictionary of Christian Art
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Signs and Symbols in Christian Art
Dictionary of the Middle Ages
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of World Drama
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